# Arsene Wenger

This week

26th March 2023 - 31st March 2023

# Greats of the Game

Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame

The pair were long-term rivals on the touchline during their managerial careers.

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Wed 10:45 AM

Last year

2022

# tactical trends

Cooney on Soccer: The rise of crossing and dribbling's decline - Wenger's World Cup insights

Our latest newsletter from Qatar goes inside Wenger’s illuminating – and controversial – briefing.

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Dec 4th 2022, 3:28 PM

# stick to sport

Wenger: Teams benefitted from prioritising football over 'political demonstration'

Wenger also spoke in favour of the World Cup’s expansion to 48 teams though said a final format has not yet been decided.

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Dec 4th 2022, 12:30 PM

All time

# Back To The Future

Mikel Arteta reveals talks with Arsene Wenger about Arsenal return

The Frenchman spent almost 22 years as Gunners boss.

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Nov 25th 2021, 11:49 AM

# splitting opinion

Wenger criticises 'emotional' response to controversial World Cup plan

Wenger’s idea to stage the World Cup once every two years led to widespread criticism, while Uefa issued a scathing response

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Sep 23rd 2021, 8:57 PM

# Unhappy

Uefa have ‘grave concerns’ over plans to stage World Cup every two years

The Fifa Congress voted in May to conduct a feasibility study into holding the competition more regularly.

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Sep 3rd 2021, 10:58 PM

# game's gone

Wenger calls for World Cup every two years and single international window

The 71-year-old Frenchman is now director of development at Fifa.

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Sep 3rd 2021, 12:17 PM

# turkish delight

Wenger lauds 'genius' of Fenerbahce-bound Ozil

‘Mesut is a guy who needs a warm environment’, says his former Arsenal boss.

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Jan 19th 2021, 11:05 AM

# Speaking out

Arsene Wenger: Smaller clubs will die if no action is taken

The former Arsenal manager was responding to Project Big Picture’s revolutionary plans.

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Oct 13th 2020, 9:55 AM

# Forward Thinking

Wenger proposes new offside rule for Euro 2020 which would benefit attackers

Football’s offside rule is expected to be discussed by its lawmaking body in Belfast on 29 February.

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Feb 19th 2020, 10:54 AM

# High praise

Liverpool 'on course' to emulate Arsenal's Invincibles - Wenger

The legendary former Gunners manager thinks that the Reds have “accumulated the belief” to maintain their unbeaten run through to May.

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Jan 1st 2020, 9:07 AM

# comparison

Salah has shades of Messi - Wenger

The Egypt international has won the Premier League’s Golden Boot award for the past two seasons.

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Dec 20th 2019, 8:45 AM

# Political Football

Wenger defends Ozil's freedom of speech amid China storm

However, the former Arsenal boss also noted that individuals must accept responsibility for a stance.

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Dec 18th 2019, 12:39 PM

# maccer

'I had a fight with Patrick Vieira and got sent to the reserves': Arsenal, Vauxhall Novas and regrets

Brian McGovern spent a number of years at Arsenal and seemed on the cusp of a breakthrough under Arsene Wenger before everything changed.

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Dec 8th 2019, 10:00 AM

# OFFICIAL

Arsene Wenger has a new job

The former Arsenal boss has been confirmed as Fifa’s new chief of global football development.

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Nov 13th 2019, 3:47 PM

# On the box

TV Wrap - Poppy displays hit new heights of absurdity while Jose anoints Liverpool as champions

Elsewhere, Arsene Wenger turned up alongside Richard Keys and Andy Gray.

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Nov 11th 2019, 12:00 PM

# Back On

Arsene Wenger to hold Bayern talks next week after clarifying rejection rumours

The Frenchman has moved to clear up rumours about the job, saying he will speak with the club next week.

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Nov 8th 2019, 9:31 PM

# nein danke

Bayern Munich turn down Wenger after ex-Arsenal boss phones to express his interest

The German champions have ruled out appointing the Frenchman as a replacement for Niko Kovac.

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Nov 7th 2019, 5:45 PM

# In the frame

6 contenders to become the new Bayern Munich manager

The Bundesliga club are searching for a new head coach after Niko Kovac departed.

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Nov 3rd 2019, 11:59 PM

# Waiting Game

Arsene Wenger has turned down 'some nice offers' because he doesn't feel ready yet

The 69-year-old says he will return to management – but not yet.

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Sep 3rd 2019, 8:51 AM

# On the box

TV Wrap - Jose and Arsene come together to star on Champions League final night

Once enemies, Mourinho and Wenger were the stars of the show as Michael Owen painted the town beige on BT Sport.

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Jun 3rd 2019, 9:30 AM

# Gunners

'We collapsed completely. It was a sad night for us': Wenger on Europa League final

The Frenchman has had his say on the Gunners’ thrashing by their Premier League rivals in Baku.

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Jun 2nd 2019, 12:48 PM

# to manage or not to

'I want to share what I've learned' - Arsene Wenger eyeing return but unsure about future role

The former Arsenal manager is sure he will return to the game but has yet to decide in what capacity.

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May 24th 2019, 9:17 AM

# next gen

'This is the kid who made me leave Arsenal' - Vieira 'blames' Fabregas for Gunners exit

The Frenchman won the Premier League as captain in 2004 but left the following season.

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Mar 27th 2019, 2:33 PM

# New regime

Koscielny makes veiled dig at Wenger's approach as Arsenal become 'more intelligent' under Emery

The Gunners captain believes an improvement against top-six rivals under a new coaching regime can be credited to a different mindset.

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Mar 16th 2019, 3:23 PM

# Best of Enemies

Jose Mourinho pays tribute to 'sweet enemy' Wenger

The Frenchman deserves more recognition for overseeing Arsenal’s ‘Invincibles’ season, according to his former bitter rival.

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Feb 22nd 2019, 7:51 AM

# Long Serving

Arsene Wenger surprised at Aaron Ramsey's Arsenal exit

The Welsh midfielder will join Juventus at the end of the season.

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Feb 19th 2019, 3:33 PM

# peace offering

Wenger 'surprised' to watch Mourinho describe him as one of the best managers in history

Jose Mourinho waxed lyrical about his rival in a video played as Wenger collected a lifetime achievement award.

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Feb 19th 2019, 12:03 PM

# Got your back

'He has the quality and he has the desire': Wenger backs Henry to bounce back after Monaco flop

Thierry Henry has the quality to make a success of his management career despite struggling at Monaco, according to Arsene Wenger.

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Feb 17th 2019, 6:43 PM

# longevity

Pochettino: My wish is to be at Tottenham for 20 years

The Spurs boss thinks he would like two decades at the club but first wants to seek Arsene Wenger’s advice.

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Jan 8th 2019, 2:07 PM

# ZZ Top

Wenger backs Zidane for Premier League job amid ongoing United talk

The World Cup winner is currently without a job having walked away from Real Madrid in May.

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Dec 13th 2018, 9:49 AM

# Assistance

Arsenal manager learning English from 'Peaky Blinders'

Unai Emery is having to adapt to life in the Premier League following stints in Spain and France.

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Nov 25th 2018, 11:55 AM

# Italian Job

Wenger reportedly in advanced talks to return to management with AC Milan

The Frenchman has been out of work since leaving Arsenal after 22 years at the end of last season.

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Nov 6th 2018, 5:11 PM

# we go again

Wenger to return to football management in 2019 but says going back to England would be 'odd'

The Frenchman has been out of management since leaving Arsenal at the end of last season.

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Nov 1st 2018, 9:08 AM

# In the frame

7 managers who could succeed Julen Lopetegui as Real Madrid boss

The ex-Spain coach lasted a matter of months, but who will be the next man in the Santiago Bernabeu hot seat?

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Oct 30th 2018, 8:22 PM

# He's back

'I've had offers from all over the world' - Arsene Wenger ready to return to football

The former Arsenal manager was speaking to German newspaper Bild.

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Oct 18th 2018, 4:36 PM

# mental strength

'We needed to believe we were capable of competing with the big sides'

Santi Cazorla admits that the club suffered from an inferiority complex under Arsene Wenger.

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Sep 23rd 2018, 11:59 PM

# wenger out

'His farewell was the players' fault' - Arsenal squad cost Wenger his job, admits Mertesacker

Per Mertesacker said he still regrets the departure of the veteran coach from the Emirates last season.

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Sep 19th 2018, 2:11 PM

# Tribute

President George Weah to honour Arsene Wenger in Liberia

Another French coach, Claude LeRoy, will also receive “the highest distinction of the country”.

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Aug 20th 2018, 10:37 PM

# talking point

Arsenal fans starting to realise life post-Wenger not all it's cracked up to be

The Gunners have begun the season in disappointing fashion, losing their opening two fixtures.

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Aug 18th 2018, 9:54 PM